Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Chefs are, for all intents and purposes, inherently creative people who are always looking for a way to express that creativity and place their signature on the plate. Without the avenue for creative expression we feel the weight of complacency. So, how does a chef approach the dilemma of creativity vs. business sense?

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2022

Check for quality and expiration dates, make sure that storage in transit was handled properly and match the product to your specifications to ensure that it is consistent. Practicing proper cooking methods is another way of ensuring consistent quality and cost. Let’s look at how this works: [] SMART BUYING. First in, first out.

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Next Restaurants

MAY 14, 2024

Consistency: Social media engagement on online platforms fluctuates; therefore, you must find ways to consistently achieve excellent results across all accounts. Resources: Managing multiple social media pages requires extra resources such as creativity, time, and money, which you may not always have enough of.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2024

To learn more about best practices for creating effective merchandise, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine connected with Greg Kerr, Owner of Alchemy Merch , which has made more than four million custom products for artists, brands, and creatives in all fields. Art and creativity are in Kerr’s blood.

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Restaurant Business

APRIL 8, 2024

The constraints of today’s labor environment can put a freeze on innovation, as the need for consistency and speed of service can outweigh creativity and differentiation. To unlock that puzzle, today’s high-volume chefs are increasingly turning to products that deliver on consistency and easy execution. It’s a game changer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

When I came to the United States, my French family and friends consistently teased me about the absence of culinary traditions in America. A good restaurant leader needs to understand how to balance discipline, creativity, and consistency. I share them in the chapter called “Creative Decisions.”

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QSR Automations

MAY 22, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of mixology, where creativity meets precision, bartenders are continually seeking ways to enhance their craft and identify efficiencies. With precise measurements and step-by-step instructions, bartenders can ensure consistency in each cocktail they prepare, resulting in a superior and reliable customer experience.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 21, 2023

Equipment in the kitchen like combi-ovens, sous vide circulators, and cook/chill for large scale operations have made us more efficient and consistent. Part One: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY It is an underlying question for the ages: “Is technology good or bad?” The answer is a resounding “yes” to both.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

There is a saying we often hear: “Staff training is key to creating consistency and having a successful business.” Maintaining absolute consistency in marketing means keeping up to date with emerging technological advancements, content creation strategy, and quality and diversity of service display and delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 19, 2024

This meticulous process guarantees that each bite offers a consistent experience, crucial for the enjoyment and safety of diners. Chefs must navigate the delicate balance between flavor and effect, ensuring that each dish delivers a consistent level of Delta 8 THC.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 4, 2021

This will, of course, make it far more challenging to control quality and consistency, but with a movement towards on-going training and quality assurance – it can be done. On top of this – restaurants are offering wages that were unheard of pre-pandemic and still employees are not inclined to return to kitchens and dining rooms.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It also allows businesses to humanize their brand, leverage creativity and create a sense of community among their supporters. A well-crafted brand and consistent brand voice can set your restaurant apart, making it instantly recognizable and relatable to your target audience. You can post up to 500 characters in one thread.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It requires a manager to differentiate concepts, ensure a consistent guest experience, and manage employees and technology across multiple storefronts. Create Consistency with Your Operations. Create Consistency with Your Operations. How to Create Consistency with Your Restaurant Operations. Table of Contents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2024

In fact, the market for non-alcoholic alternatives has seen consistent double-digit growth over the last five years and exceeded half a billion dollars in 2023, according to NielsenIQ. Keeping health and wellness top of mind, consumers are increasingly choosing mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks at restaurants and at home.

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 22, 2024

Automated grills, ovens, and even robotic chefs can perform repetitive tasks with high precision and consistency, ensuring that every dish meets the same quality standards. This boosts efficiency and allows creative culinary talents to focus on innovative and complex dishes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The future of the restaurant industry holds exciting possibilities for innovative and creative uses of robotic technologies that are only beginning to take shape. The industry is embracing these technologies for their potential to enhance efficiency, reduce labor costs, and ensure consistency in food preparation and service.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

So, here goes: THE PROS ABOUT WORKING IN RESTAURANTS: CREATIVITY Cooks are technicians and accomplished craftspeople, but they are also artists with the ultimate vehicle of expression – the plate. Even with the need for consistency there is always room for a cook or chef to develop their “signature” on the plate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

That could mean shrinking portion sizes, using every scrap of food in creative ways, and repurposing leftovers into new dishes. Chefs are utilizing what’s in their pantries and what they get in their produce and protein deliveries to create delicious, creative meals. Use what you have. Make your employees happier.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

But with a little guidance and inspiration, you can ignite your creativity. The right concept is crucial when opening your restaurant , a new location, or refreshing your brand. Get your concept right and you'll be on your way to rave reviews, recommendations, and loyal clientele. Table of Contents. What is a restaurant concept?

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Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

They are the epicenters of culture, conviviality, and creativity. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #2: Consistently strive to enhance your leadership prowess. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #27: Prioritize clear and consistent communication to prevent misunderstandings and promote alignment.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

At the same time, each cook is fully aware that consistency and adherence to the standards of excellence that defines the restaurant must win in the long run. A smart chef will provide opportunities for creative expression through nightly features and a cook’s input on the next wave of menus.

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Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Pick a few that work for your market, and make sure that you are consistently active on the ones you choose. In addition, make sure your website and social media brand voice are all consistent. Be creative and engaging with your content. Post on a consistent basis. Get creative and have fun on social media.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

To help, we’ve created the ultimate restaurant marketing guide, covering strategy, creative, branding, marketing channels, paid and unpaid advertising, and so much more. There are only 4 months of 2020 left where you can push your restaurant’s marketing hard and set yourself up for success going into 2021. Need a napkin?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

In chaotic times, clear and consistent communication can make all the difference. In chaotic times, clear and consistent communication can make all the difference. Get Creative. Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. Instead, tackle it directly.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The chef wants to know that the cook will be there, will be ready, will be consistent, and will represent the quality that is expected of the operation – without much supervision. There are cooks and there are cooks – each has his or her list of responsibilities, required skills, and bag of tricks.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 14, 2019

I am one who believes that these attributes do not muddy the opportunity for any individual to be independent, to think creatively, and rise up against unjust or inappropriate behavior of others – in fact, they set the stage for a person to be all of that – if he or she so chooses. Success comes from respect and respect comes from trust.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 26, 2023

There is a space, in fact plenty of space for those who do a consistently good job in a restaurant without giving their soul away. The two can co-exist just like in other creative professions. His point was that being a chef falls in the same category – if that is what you want then “all in” is the choice you need to make.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 6, 2020

Ah.but, here is the thing – creative people often claim that rules are there to be broken, otherwise we never discover, we never move forward. Steve Jobs, the household name for creativity and founder/creative genius behind Apple Computers proclaimed that we should “Think Different” and ignore the rules. President Franklin D.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Encourage them to be creative with leftovers. Challenge your chef to be creative in transforming leftovers or excess ingredients into the next day’s specials. Use tech tools to track supplier certifications to be sure your suppliers are consistently practicing proper food safety and quality protocols. Store food properly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2020

The consistent execution of every safe service process and procedure will be imperative to survive and thrive in the years to come. With so many passionate and talented chefs, the creativity and execution of diverse menus is amazing. Safety is Priority #1. Remember the pre-COVID world? As a diner we are spoiled for choice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Whether you want to cook it, grill it, fry it or even turn it into sushi, the plant-based protein you use should be limited only by your chef's creativity and imagination. Ingredients in certain dishes may need to be modified to support the plant-based alternative but ultimately the taste and texture should remain consistent.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Not surprising, as it has been reported on consistently, recruiting employees is the top concern for restaurants in fall of 2021, after Coronavirus shook up our economies and our definitions of success. Be creative and really ask yourself - what is most important to receive in the application beyond contact details? Surprising?

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

To nourish and provide sustenance To offer convenience To provide a forum for conversation To create opportunities for gatherings To reward customers To provide an outlet for chef creativity To complete a neighborhood or destination To rock customers world. Sorry – just trying to be realistic. At least the real bad news is out of the way.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2022

These websites are all about creativity and require little investment. The key point is consistency and frequency. Be creative and employ one of the methods above. Generate quality content and utilize keywords to drive targeted traffic. Optimize the website for mobile screens. Meet your guests on social media.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

Cooking is one of those fields that allows us to feel good about the physical experience, the sensual experience, the ability to make others happy, to work together with likeminded professionals, to be expressive and creative, and to pay homage to those who grow, raise, catch, and produce the ingredients we’re able to use.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Think about how you can implement each of these creatively, and don’t be afraid to try something new. Provide a Consistent Experience. From the second a customer walks in, there should be a consistent greeting that makes them feel welcome. Take Social Responsibility. Source products that are organic, or from local farms.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

Executive Chef Job Description As Executive Chef, your breadth of professional experience is matched by your passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership skills, and creative flair for menu development. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s culinary offerings and ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen.

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